Good activity

This is a fun activity for students to help them understand that technology does not need to be an electronic device like a cell phone or computer. It really is as simple as a ball point pen... See More

This is a fun activity for students to help them understand that technology does not need to be an electronic device like a cell phone or computer. It really is as simple as a ball point pen. On another note taking the pen apart and having student try to put it back together as quick as possible either alone or as part of an assembly line is another great way to use the pens and cover the idea of assembly lines and their advantages/disadvantages.

History of Pens

We take a simple thing like a pen for granted because it is part of our everyday lives. But it makes a very interesting investigation if students take apart different type of pens to see wh... See More

We take a simple thing like a pen for granted because it is part of our everyday lives. But it makes a very interesting investigation if students take apart different type of pens to see what makes them "click". This article does exactly this with an interesting 5E lesson.

The Mechanics of an Ink Pen

This article describes an investigative activity students can explore to discover how various pens work. They can take the pens apart and put them back together for the next class. The art... See More

This article describes an investigative activity students can explore to discover how various pens work. They can take the pens apart and put them back together for the next class. The article includes a short history of ink pens. Most daily objects that we use are dependent on engineering in some form.

Engagement and STEM Learning

I thought this article was very well written and the learning was multi faceted. Students and teachers I support both enjoyed working on this assignment.